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Can bridge and gantry crane operators sling their own load in Queensland?
Mon 30 Jul, 2012
Can bridge and gantry crane operators sling their own load in Queensland?
The following is an extract from the WHSQ High Risk Work Licenses guide and has been provided due to the high number of enquiries we are receiving in regards to dogging.
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New Asbestos Courses Now Available
Tue 10 Jul, 2012
ASTA has received scope extension for three new units of competency for asbestos removal and management.
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Confusion Over Asbestos Removal Continues
Tue 19 Jun, 2012
Sunset clauses abound in the new harmonised legislation, however without doubt the one causing the most difficulty is licensing for the removal of non friable asbestos.
The following information is provided as general information:
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Training organisations set new benchmark for Mine Safety
Thu 4 Aug, 2011
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) throughout Queensland have joined forces to form a
new industry association that aims to set a new quality benchmark in safety and training for the
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Web Host goes down and so does our website
Tue 21 Jun, 2011
The hosting company's servers were unfortunately brought down last Saturday the 11th of June 2011. Because of this unfortunate event we have had to try and restore our website and are in the process of doing so.
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Asbestos Training ramps up in Brisbane
Fri 24 Dec, 2010
Class B Asbestos Licence training is now available through our Brisbane facility. Given the strong focus on safely removing asbestos in workplaces it is essential that workers hold the appropriate licence. If you need a Class B licence in the Brisbane area call us on 1300 966 817 or email...
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ASTA moves to new premises
Thu 1 Jul, 2010
The Australian Safety & Training Alliance has moved its Bundaberg office to new premises located at 31-33 Enterprise street Bundaberg. We are able to provide substantially more concurrent courses at our new premises. Some of the main improvements include
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The Electrical Safety Office has releases 5 NEW Codes of Practice
Thu 25 Feb, 2010The Electrical Safety Office has released 5 new Codes of Practice forworking near exposed live parts, conducting electrical work, ruralelectrical equipment, Entity works and Electrical risk management.
It is particularly important to note the following
The new codes reference the ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management standard ratherthan AS4360.
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Another Insulation Installer Dies on the Job in Queensland
Thu 25 Feb, 2010The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) are investigating the fatality of a ceiling insulation installer which occurred on 4 February 2010 at Millaa Millaa, in far north Queensland. An investigation is currently underway.
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WHSQ Warns RTO's Delivering Licenced Outcomes
Thu 25 Feb, 2010Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) continues to identify a substantial number of instances where Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) have not ensured compliance with sections of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 (the "regulation") relating to the training and assessment of applicants for high risk work licences and earthmoving...
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Disclaimer: The information provided is general in nature only and should not be considered as professional advice. ASTA believes that the information is accurate and reliable but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given and no responsibility arising in any other way whatsoever for errors or omissions (including responsibility to any other person by reason of negligence) is accepted by ASTA or any member, officer or employee of ASTA.
